The Frome Independent

We are a small vintage business that take great delight in finding treasures from the past and making them accessible for the future

scalpel and paper create imaginative works of mix media collage that reflect a lifetime spent as a collector.

Made to order leather goods with a clean, modern aesthetic. Designed and made entirely by hand in Bath, using premium full grain, vegetable tanned leather. A sustainable brand.

Handmade Smocks, from the idea of workwear, from cord and drill, from vintage and deadstock material. For adults and children. They are for everyone, for a lifetime.

Somer Valley Farms believe that everyone should know where their food comes from. That’s why we aim to bring together farmers across the Somer Valley®, to provide you with sustainable, local and high quality food. All this, with the knowledge that it has come from farms you can trust.

Somerset Charcuterie uses Italian and Spanish methods to produce amazing charcuterie using local ingredients, ciders and cheeses

Spotty Dog Trading - Always lots of interesting & unusual vintage pieces for the Home & Garden at very affordable prices

Contemporary pottery made for the home, to be used and loved everyday.

Still Sisters and Friary Drinks are a small independent family business run by two sisters, creating handmade spirits from the finest ingredients, carefully considered and crafted in small batches.

Joyful. Colourful. Sustainable. Harvesting natural dyes from our flower farm, we celebrate the vibrant colours of nature by hand-making products that bring joy to everyday life in your home.

Vintage clothes and hats from the 50’s to the 80’s. Also funky upcycled clothes & accessories, beautifully reworked from vintage textiles.

Naturally fermented micro-batch miso maker, using locally sourced organic ingredients and sprouted brown rice koji. Along with the authentic soya miso, Sumikichi makes modern miso with chickpeas and fava beans.

Tash Fry is a process-led artist creating hand-built functional ceramics. Tash’s organic, innate pieces harness nature into tactile objects aiming to cultivate sense-led experiences.

Teresa creates miniature artworks using multiple layers of colour and texture on reclaimed plywood to create bold and atmospheric pieces, which somehow feel familiar to the viewer.

Thai Spice Home style Thai Cooking.

The Ark is an eclectic mix of vintage style and one of a kind treasures.

Artisan Patisserie and Bakery goods made by hand using locally sourced seasonal ingredients

Bath Soft Cheese Co is an award-winning artisan cheesemakers based at Park Farm near Bath. All our cheeses are handmade on site using milk from our own single dairy herd.

Frome artist Violet Von Riot returns to The Frome Independent with her ever expanding range of prints featuring local landmarks. The original art pieces are created using bits of cut or torn pieces of old, recycled magazines, with the focus being on unique and sustainable art.

The Brave Potato is a catering company operating in Frome and the South West, we specialise in Spanish tapas with a twist.

Patisserie with personality!

Freshly made Spanish style churros and chocolate using locally sourced ingredients.

We are The Crumpeteers; a passionate pair who love to experiment with quirky toppings for your crumpets from our travelling vintage trailer. Sweet or Savoury, our hot crumpets are like none you’ve had before!

Vintage Fabrics and Homewares. All things beautiful and second hand for your home.